Colonial America Freebie – Informational Texts and Layer Books
Colonial America consisted of three regions: the New England Colonies, Middle Colonies, and Southern Colonies. I introduce each colonial region using an informational text and…
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How to Teach the 2024 Presidential Election Fairly
Recently, I’ve had several fellow teachers reach out to ask how to teach the 2024 Presidential Election fairly and objectively. It’s certainly not easy, but…
How to Explain the Electoral College to 5th Graders
If you’ve ever tried to explain the electoral college process to 5th graders, you know it’s a challenging concept. I can say with absolute certainty…
Who Can Become President? A Quick Study for 5th Graders
Can anyone become President of the United States? When kids are asked what they want to be when they grow up, you’ll hear at least…
Welcome to Social Studies! Year-Long Slides Sample Pack
Welcome your students to social studies class with consistent, high-interest daily welcome slides. I assembled a sample pack of slides for you to use with…
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